The American Academy of Pediatrics' official parent-facing directory. Search by zip for a pediatrician in your area — your first stop for any developmental concern.
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Curated national directories and government services for finding pediatricians, autism evaluators, ADHD evaluators, speech-language pathologists, and therapists in the United States.
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Pediatrician
Start here. A pediatrician is the gateway to referrals and most early evaluations.
Confirm any pediatrician's board certification and sub-specialty (developmental-behavioral pediatrics is a recognized subspecialty here).
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Autism evaluation
Pathways for getting a developmental or autism-specific evaluation.
Every US state has free Early Intervention services under IDEA Part C for children under 3. The CDC maintains the state-by-state phone list. You can self-refer without a doctor.
FreeSelf-referAges 0–3
Public school districts must evaluate any child 3+ suspected of having a disability — including children not yet enrolled. Send a written request to your district's special-education director or director of student services.
FreeIDEA Part BAges 3–21
State-by-state directory of autism-related services — diagnostic centers, therapy providers, support groups. Big national database; verify specifics on each provider yourself.
Search by stateDiagnostic centers
The oldest grassroots autism organization in the US. Local affiliates often have evaluator referral lists and parent-helpline support specific to your region.
Parent helplineLocal referrals
ADHD evaluation
Where to find clinicians who evaluate and treat childhood ADHD.
Children and Adults with ADHD — the largest US ADHD advocacy organization. Their directory lists ADHD-experienced clinicians who self-identify their specialty. Self-listed, so verify each one's credentials.
Search by stateADHD specialists
ADDA focuses on adult ADHD but maintains family-friendly resources and a directory that includes professionals who treat children and parents.
Adult & family ADHD
Largest US mental-health directory. Filter by ADHD, age range, insurance, and zip. Self-listed (clinicians pay to be there), so credentials should be verified separately. Useful for finding child psychiatrists and psychologists.
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Speech-language
When speech, language, or social communication is part of the picture.
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's official directory of certified speech-language pathologists and audiologists. Filter by specialty area (pediatric, autism, AAC) and zip.
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Therapy / counseling
Child, family, and play therapy directories.
For finding a child therapist, family therapist, or play therapist. Filter by insurance, telehealth, and age range. Same directory as above; just a different filtering angle.
Search by insuranceTelehealth filter
Government services
Public-sector helplines and navigation for finding state and federal services.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness helpline. Trained navigators help parents find children's mental-health services in your state — free, confidential, Monday–Friday.
FreeHelplineState navigation
1-800-950-NAMI (6264) · Text "HelpLine" to 62640
Federal helpline for substance use and mental health. 24/7, free, confidential. Useful for finding low-cost or sliding-scale clinics in your area.
Free24/7 helpline
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Crisis support
If your child is in immediate crisis, use these first.
If your child is in crisis — talking about suicide, severe self-harm, or in extreme distress — call or text 988. Free, confidential, 24/7. Don't wait.
Free24/7
Call or text 988
Before booking
- Confirm insurance coverage.Many child psychiatrists and developmental pediatricians don’t take all insurance; call the provider’s billing office before scheduling.
- Ask about wait time.Top-rated developmental clinics often have 3–6 month waits. Ask if there’s a cancellation list.
- Bring documentation. Concerns log, school feedback, prior reports, and any screening results.
- If cost is a barrier,ask about university training clinics (often sliding-scale), your state’s Title V Children’s Health Services, and Medicaid HCBS waivers.